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'''American Dream Caucus (1)'''
'''American Dream Caucus (1)'''
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Revision as of 13:49, 7 May 2026

United States Senate
Seal of the U.S. Senate
Seal of the Senate
Type
Type
Term limits
None
History
New session started
March 11, 2026 (2026-03-11)
Leadership
Vacant, N/A
Since April 20th, 2026
Marcus Moser, (GSP)
Since Unknown
Sandra Murphy-Colbert, (GSP)
Since Unknown
Briggan C. Fenray III, (Independent
Since January 18, 2026
Structure
Seats 6 voting members
4 (or 3 plus the Vice President) for a majority
Political groups

Great Society Caucus (4)

     Great Society Party (3)
     Independent (1)

American Dream Caucus (1)

     Independent (1)
Length of term
6 months
Elections
Last election
November 2025
Next election
March 2026

The United States Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress, the United States House of Representatives being the lower house.

The Senate is composed of two senators from each state. The Senate is currently composed of 6 members.

The presiding officer is the Vice President or, when they are absent, the President Pro Tempore, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective party caucuses.